Atul Kochhar, the first Indian chef in the world to receive a Michelin star, officially opened Kanishka on Mayfair’s Maddox Street last week. His first venture with Tina English, another recognised innovator of London’s Indian dining scene, Kanishka aims to explore lesser known regions of Indian food, showcasing cuisine from the country’s more remote territories and … [Read more...]
Is eating out really theatre?
Is eating out really theatre? Pondering which eatery to visit for any occasion is a consideration that goes way beyond what’s on the menu. Service for example is high on the list for most eating out experiences, and the word experience can be influenced by an array of wants and needs. So, for any eatery the experience delivered will be the key driver for diners to … [Read more...]
Carluccio’s adds to senior management team again, this time with new Operations Director
The most recent, and there have been many recently, addition to the senior management team at Carluccio’s is Lee Goodridge appointed as its new Operations Director, commencing 8 April. Lee brings a wealth of hospitality experience to Carluccio’s, having previously held senior operations roles at casual dining restaurants including Pizza Hut, Zizzi’s and Busaba Eathai. … [Read more...]
A Persian new year: Berenjak welcomes spring with Nowruz
This March, Berenjak, the Soho restaurant reinterpreting the classic hole-in-the-wall eateries lining the streets of Tehran, will be celebrating Persian New Year, also known as ‘Nowruz’, the holiday of Spring. To mark the occasion, Berenjak will be collaborating with Persian artist, Laila Tarah, to create a Haft-Sin installation within the restaurant from Monday 18th March, … [Read more...]
Glynn Purnell to open his third eatery at 14th Century Carthusian monastery
Glynn Purnell to open his third eatery at 14th Century Carthusian monastery Glynn Purnell, who holds a Michelin star at his eponymous restaurant in Birmingham, has today announced he is planning to open his third eatery at the Charterhouse in Coventry. The Grade 1 listed 14th Century Carthusian monastery – one of only ten ever built in Britain – is owned by Historic … [Read more...]